When your loved one creates a will, or even if you create one, one thing that can’t happen is for changes to take place after you lose testamentary capacity. If you’ve never heard of this before, it simply means that you can’t make changes to your will or other estate documents if you’re not mentally […]

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Marijuana has been legal here in California for medicinal purposes since 2004. At the beginning of this year, its recreational sale and use was legalized. Therefore, many Californians engaged in cannabusiness, who are sometimes known as “ganjapreneurs,” have accumulated considerable assets. However, leaving those assets to family members and other heirs when they die can present […]

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Many baby boomers opted not to have children. Now, in their retirement years, they have plenty of time and money to spend traveling, pursuing new hobbies and visiting friends without having to worry about making time for children and grandchildren. However, people without children need to carefully plan for their own care in the latter […]

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Dealing with the death of a loved one can be an emotional and difficult time. For some people, the stress can be compounded by acting as the executor of the decedent’s estate. However, if you are an executor, there are things you can do to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the task before you. When it […]

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As we frequently discuss here, a thorough estate plan can help you provide for your loved ones after you’re gone and also help them avoid costly probate fees and unnecessary taxes. If you have minor children, you can designate one or more guardians in your estate plan to care for them if you and your […]

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Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular in recent years. These digital assets are popular not just with experienced traders, but with everyday folks hoping to strike it rich with the next initial coin offering (ICO). Part of the intrigue and appeal of cryptocurrencies are their anonymous nature. However, that anonymity means that if you don’t take the […]

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